1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 250 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 70 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2687 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |
