1981 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 928 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 928 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |