2001 Spyker C8 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Spyker C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Spyker C8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Spyker C8 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Spyker | Porsche |
| Model | C8 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2415 mm |
