1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
