1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 30 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 146 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 659 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Calais | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2960 mm |
