1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 873 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Fleetwood | Cayman |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2416 mm |