1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 32 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1994 Porsche 965.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 965. (530 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | 62 | 965 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 530 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |