2010 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 20 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 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 | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
