1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Sixty | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |
