2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1617 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2510 mm |
