1993 Fiat 126 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 705 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 126 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2415 mm |
