1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 330 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2415 mm |
