1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 80 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 551 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Calais | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
