2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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