2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Cayman would be higher. 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 249 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Porsche | Lada |
| Model | Cayman | Niva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
