1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 44 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

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