1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 60 | 912 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2220 mm |