1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 160 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
