1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 41 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
