1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio 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 153 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. 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 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Calais | Palio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |
