2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 735 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.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
