1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
