1986 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Bi Turbo | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
