1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 40 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 630 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
Model | DeVille | IS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |