1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
