2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | Cayman | Equator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
