2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
