1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 335 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |
