2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari Maranello 2009 Porsche Cayman
Make Ferrari Porsche
Model Maranello Cayman
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5474 cc 3385 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 485 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 568 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 96.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 78.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 64 L


 

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