1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC 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, 1995 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (365 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Calais | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |
