2012 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayman and 2012 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira, 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cayman | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
