1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 965. (530 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Sixty | 965 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 356 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 | 2125 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |