2002 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Pathfinder | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
