2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | Vito | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2415 mm |
