1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 30 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |
