1966 Austin A 90 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 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 240 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 (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 90 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 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 | 1570 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2415 mm |