1952 Aston Martin DB3 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 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 325 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.

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