1999 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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 (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | MR2 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2415 mm |
