1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 11 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 140 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (88 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta. 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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Calais | Delta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
