2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Cayenne | Cayman |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |