1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 650 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Calais | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
