1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 380 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Junior | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2416 mm |
