1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 37 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Calais | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
