1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |
