2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 227 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (570 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB7 | Calais |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 82 L |
