2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 430 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 Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 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 | 1760 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 | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
