1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac Calais and 1968 Jaguar 240 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 665 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Calais | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Calais | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 204 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |