1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 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 194 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Fleetwood | Discovery |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2550 mm |