1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 113 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (711 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Calais |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 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 | 1992 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 82 L |
