1949 Cadillac 62 vs. 1949 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1949 Cadillac 62 and 1949 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1949 Porsche 356.
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:
| 1949 Cadillac 62 | 1949 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2110 mm |
