1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 595 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulietta | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
