1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 36 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 133 kg more than 1969 Cadillac Calais. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Calais | Titan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
