1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 787 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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 Seville (590 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 944 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2390 mm |
