2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic and 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman Automatic | 2006 Porsche Cayman S Automatic | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
