1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1976 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1976 Lancia Gamma 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Gamma. (140 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 767 kg more than 1976 Lancia Gamma. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Gamma. (206 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1976 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Calais | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
