1966 Maserati Mexico vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Maserati Mexico | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Mexico | Cayman |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2416 mm |