1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 60 | 911 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |