1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 32 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3270 mm |
