1966 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 268 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.

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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.

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