2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1444 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Suburban | Cayman |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2739 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 64 L |