1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (439 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 928 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 439 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |