1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 555 kg more 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Fleetwood | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
