2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 189 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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 Hyundai i30, 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 (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Porsche | Hyundai |
| Model | Cayman | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1371 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
