2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 320 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2007 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | QX56 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
