2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Volvo S60 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) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 314 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 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Volvo S60 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. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayman | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
