1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Calais would be higher. 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 130 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (98 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Cadillac Calais. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
