1977 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
