2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 470 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | Cayman | Panda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
