1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 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 108 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 633 kg more than 1969 Cadillac Calais.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Calais | Defender |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
