1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 Cadillac DeVille and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac DeVille | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | DeVille | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
