1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 32 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 83 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. 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 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Calais | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 36 L |
