1972 Fiat 850 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2687 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
