1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 703 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 476 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
