1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 18 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 75 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 645 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. (234 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Calais | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
