1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
