2007 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2007 Porsche Cayenne and 2007 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 2007 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayenne | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
