1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 8 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 161 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | Calais | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
