2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2012 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 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
