2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2008 Porsche Cayman and 2008 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | Cayman | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3386 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
