2005 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 37 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, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | Calais |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
