1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 90 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2416 mm |
