1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 294 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 2400 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
