1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 1050 kg more than 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |