1965 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (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 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
