1996 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Hi-Ace | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1285 mm |
