1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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:
| 1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | DeVille | 936 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7733 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 775 kg |
