2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 588 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Porsche | Lotus |
| Model | Cayman | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 44 L |
