1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 323 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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:
| 1960 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 520 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 798 kg |
