1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulietta | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2415 mm |
