1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 2600 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
