2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 692 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, 2013 Nissan Quest, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Cayman | Quest |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1987 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
