2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayman | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
