2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 505 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
