1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
