1967 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
