2012 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | Cayman |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2415 mm |