2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cayman | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 5339 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 97 L |
