2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | Cayman | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2737 mm |
