1971 Buick GS vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 302 kg more than 2010 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2416 mm |
