1981 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1981 Cadillac Brougham | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Brougham | 944 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2390 mm |