1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1363 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Daimler | Porsche |
| Model | DE 36 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2416 mm |
