1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 446 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Calais | Outback |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
