2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q5 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 (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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 Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | Cayman | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
