1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (214 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | 944 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2390 mm |