1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 135 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |