2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayman | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2380 mm |
