1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT 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:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GT | Cayman |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |