2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
| Model | Cayman | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
