2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 74 L |
