1997 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 315 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
