1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Toyota Soarer 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 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Soarer. (431 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
