2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Porsche Cayman and 2008 Subaru Forester 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 168 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayman | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3386 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
