1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 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, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 955 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR 400. (366 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Calais | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |
