1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
