1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 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 23 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 545 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Calais | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
