1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Italdesign Nazca 2009 Porsche Cayman
Make Italdesign Porsche
Model Nazca Cayman
Year Released 1991 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 4988 cc 3385 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 297 km/hour 275 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2420 mm


 

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