1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |
