2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | DrifterX | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
