1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 845 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 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 | 485 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
