1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 510 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2415 mm |
