2005 Porsche GT2 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Porsche GT2.
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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche GT2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche GT2 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | GT2 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
