1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2500 mm |