2000 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotec C 1000 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lotec | Porsche |
| Model | C 1000 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1285 mm |
