1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
