1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 629 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Calais | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
