2013 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (316 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 2013 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Porsche 911 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2415 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |