2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
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, 1972 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1972 AC 428 | |
| Make | Porsche | AC |
| Model | Cayman | 428 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 7003 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
