1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla 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) has 165 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 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 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (110 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2440 mm |
