1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 44 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, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2012 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Calais | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 78 L |
