1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1981 Saab 900
To start off, 1981 Saab 900 is newer by 13 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 128 more horse power than 1981 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1981 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 925 kg more than 1981 Saab 900. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Saab 900. (162 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1981 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Saab |
| Model | Calais | 900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
