1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Testarossa | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
