2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 655 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Pathfinder | Cayman |
Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |