2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayman and 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cayman | 159 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
