2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Cayman | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Cayman | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1077 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |