1958 Abarth 500 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 885 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2415 mm |
