1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac DeVille and 1968 Opel Diplomat were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 395 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | DeVille | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |