1996 Opel Calibra vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 627 kg more than 1996 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Opel | Cadillac |
| Model | Calibra | XTS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2831 mm |
