1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 180 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 (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
