1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Calais | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
