1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 24 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 60 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Calais | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |
