2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. Both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 1993 Porsche 993 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 368 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 993 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
