1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. 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 169 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Calais | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Calais | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 77 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2290 mm |