2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |
