1973 Cadillac Calais vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Cadillac Calais (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 463 kg more than 1973 Cadillac Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac Calais | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Calais | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 3900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
