2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1604 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Santana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2560 mm |
