1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 960 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2687 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 258 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 | 570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
