1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 49 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 795 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.

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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Cadillac Sixty 2012 Porsche Cayman
Make Cadillac Porsche
Model Sixty Cayman
Year Released 1963 2012
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6390 cc 2900 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 582 Nm 299 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1303 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2416 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 64 L


 

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