1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 453 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 911 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2880 mm |
