1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima is newer by 39 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 550 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Calais | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
