1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (342 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Calais | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
