1965 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Cadillac Sixty (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Cadillac Sixty | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Sixty | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
