1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1975 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 DeVille (590 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | DeVille | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
