1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 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 105 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Calais | Seville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |
