1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 26 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 702 kg more than 1988 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 DeVille (582 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | DeVille | 944 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2390 mm |