1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2110 mm |
