1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1999 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 31 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 88 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Sebring. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 795 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Sebring. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chrysler Sebring. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1999 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Calais | Sebring |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
