1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 888 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.

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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (679 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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 1990 Porsche 911
Make Cadillac Porsche
Model Fleetwood 911
Year Released 1971 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 7725 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 345 HP 0 HP
Torque 679 Nm 946 Nm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 350 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 1335 kg


 

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