1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1989 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 380 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
Because 1989 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | 944 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |