1954 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 405 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
