2007 Porsche Cayman vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche Cayman | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Cayman | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |