1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 5 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 95 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 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 | 1325 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2415 mm |
