1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris 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 144 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (131 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
