1950 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 40 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 (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rover P4 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | P4 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
