1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 477 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Biscayne | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2415 mm |
