1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1967 Porsche 912 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 912 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 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 912 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |