1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 515 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
