1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1976 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |