1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 237 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Fleetwood | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |