1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1100 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
