2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 307 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1974 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2510 mm |
