2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Volvo XC60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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. 2011 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayman | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
