1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2416 mm |
