1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 41 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Calais | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
