1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 43 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Calais | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 83 L |
