1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 60 | 917 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 520 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |