2013 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-V and 2013 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 281 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda CR-V | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-V | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2415 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
