2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 345 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayman | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
