2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
