2012 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayman and 2012 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 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 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.

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