1987 Toyota Cressida vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Cressida | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Cressida | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
