1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Calais | 408 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
