2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayman and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cayman | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
