1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 154 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (136 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Calais | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
