2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2007 TVR Sagaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Sagaris (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 TVR Sagaris.
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, 2007 TVR Sagaris (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | Cayman | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
