1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 52 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 240 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 2400 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1090 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2415 mm |
