1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 35 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 66 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 653 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Calais | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
