2013 Porsche Cayman vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Cayman and 2013 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 450 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 Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Cayman | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayman | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4347 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2415 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
