2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 911. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 255 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
