2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayman and 2010 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
