2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cayman | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2901 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
