2007 Porsche Cayman vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayman | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayman | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
