2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Cayman | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |