1977 Porsche 912 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 775 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 912 | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 912 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2880 mm |
