1996 Porsche 993 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 525 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 993 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2880 mm |
