2012 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayman and 2012 Renault Logan 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 263 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Logan, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Renault Logan | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | Cayman | Logan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |