1993 Porsche 968 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 42 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 560 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 968 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Singer |
| Model | 968 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
