1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 214 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Calais | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Calais | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 340 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3009 mm |