2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica 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 176 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 365 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayman | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 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 |
