1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 21 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 65 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 870 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Calais | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 69 L |
