1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2687 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
