2009 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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