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. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |
