2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Silverado | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2415 mm |