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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 820 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 329 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. 2012 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4806 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1705 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 | 100 L | 64 L |
