1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2416 mm |