1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 291 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Volante | Calais |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 82 L |
