1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1993 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (490 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 74.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |