1954 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 50 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 (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | P4 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2416 mm |
