1980 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 235 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Calais |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |
