1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 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 131 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 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 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Calais | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
