1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 27 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 105 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 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 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Calais | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
