1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1990 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
