1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 43 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 675 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
