1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911.
Because 1994 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 911 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 | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Fleetwood | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
