1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 103 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 911 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.5 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
