1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 310 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1497 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (591 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Brougham | 917 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 798 kg |
