1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1403 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | 356 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 74 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2110 mm |