1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1999 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Honda Legend 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 26 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 435 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1999 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Calais | Legend |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
