1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Allante. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Allante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Allante | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
