1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2410 mm |
