1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 35 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 308 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2415 mm |
