2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | Cayman | 130 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
