2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 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 Cadillac CTS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | Cayman | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 3564 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
