1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 323 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Sixty | 917 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
