1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 130 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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 DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2340 mm |
