1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
