1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 26 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 113 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. 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 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (119 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Calais | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
