1992 Porsche 911 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 911 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Porsche | Singer |
Model | 911 | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 121 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 | 1470 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |