1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 25 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | Calais | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |
