1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. 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 176 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | DeVille | 1600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |