1990 Porsche 928 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 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 928 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
