1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera 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 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Cerbera. (435 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Calais | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
