1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Toyota GT1

To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 32 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 290 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1.

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 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 2000 Toyota GT1
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Fleetwood GT1
Year Released 1968 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7725 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 375 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.2 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103.1 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5800 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2810 mm


 

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