2001 Cadillac Vizon vs. 2001 Porsche 996

To start off, both 2001 Cadillac Vizon and 2001 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Vizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Vizon. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Vizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Vizon weights approximately 809 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Cadillac Vizon (407 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2001 Cadillac Vizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996. 2001 Cadillac Vizon has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Vizon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Cadillac Vizon 2001 Porsche 996
Make Cadillac Porsche
Model Vizon 996
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4200 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 370 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2214 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2360 mm


 

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