1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 188 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |