1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 43 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 968 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |