2007 Toyota Quantum 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 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 740 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Quantum | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
