1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Allante. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 203 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante, 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Allante. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Allante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Allante | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
