1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Fleetwood | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 46 L |