1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2416 mm |