2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2006 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Ascari KZ1.
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 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2006 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ascari |
| Model | Cayman | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2636 mm |
