1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1983 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 15 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 166 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. 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 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1983 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | Calais | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
