1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 487 kg more than 2008 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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 346 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
