1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 34 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 20 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 495 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (288 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Calais | Outback |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
