1995 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 27 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, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Eldorado | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | Calais |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
