2004 Honda City vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | City | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |