2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 292 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1474 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac Escalade | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Escalade | Laurel |
Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2410 mm |