1999 Honda Life vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life 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 (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2415 mm |
