1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1969 Triumph 1300
To start off, both 1969 Cadillac Calais and 1969 Triumph 1300 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1969 Triumph 1300. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1969 Triumph 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 1969 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Calais | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
