1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1988 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac 62 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |