2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |