1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 45 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (407 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Calais | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
