2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 73 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
