1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac Calais and 1968 Rover 2000 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 86 more horse power than 1968 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1968 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 775 kg more than 1968 Rover 2000. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Rover 2000. (272 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Calais | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
