1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 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 68 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Calais | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3230 mm |
