1966 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 47 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 85 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 173 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2415 mm |
