2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2006 Porsche Cayman and 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 83 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.

Because 2006 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 2006 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche Cayman 2006 Volkswagen Touran
Make Porsche Volkswagen
Model Cayman Touran
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3392 cc 1595 cc
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.1:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 275 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 12.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 1498 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.6 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 60 L


 

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