1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1973 Porsche 908
To start off, 1973 Porsche 908 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1563 kg more than 1973 Porsche 908.
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 1973 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 908 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 | 1973 Porsche 908 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | 908 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 660 kg |