1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo 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 135 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Calais | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
