2013 Porsche Cayman Base vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition)
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Cayman Base and 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) 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 S (Black Edition) is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman Base. (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman Base. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman Base. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 S (Black Edition) (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman Base. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman Base.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Cayman Base | 2013 Porsche Cayman S (Black Edition) | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4347 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1304 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2415 mm | 2415 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
