1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac DeVille 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 DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | DeVille | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| 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 | 198 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2110 mm |
