2009 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Opel Astra. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Astra weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.

Because 2009 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 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra, 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra.

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