1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
