1967 Triumph Vitesse 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 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 448 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. 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 (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | Vitesse | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2415 mm |
