1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 740 kg more than 2009 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Sixty | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2360 mm |