2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
