2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3386 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 89 L |
