1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 840 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Calais | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |
