2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 267 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | Cayman | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
