1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2420 mm |
