2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Seat Ibiza 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 215 more horse power than 2011 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 361 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 Seat Ibiza, 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | Cayman | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 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 | 1295 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |