1958 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Porsche 550 A
To start off, both 1958 Cadillac 62 and 1958 Porsche 550 A were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac 62 (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1958 Porsche 550 A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5979 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2110 mm |
