1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 310 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Skylark | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
