1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 41 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 745 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Sixty | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 92 L |
