1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Chevelle | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
