1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 619 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Cadillac Calais. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (583 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Calais | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 92 L |
