1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 404 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | DeVille | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
