1962 Cadillac Eldorado 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 Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 864 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
