1957 Rover P4 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | P4 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2415 mm |
