2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 3 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Porsche | Infiniti |
| Model | Cayman | G37 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2850 mm |
