2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 36 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 476 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | Calais |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
