Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8vsLotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Lotus Evora 400

3.5 V6

406 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    406 hp
    303 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    384 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
385hp287kW
406hp303kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,422kg3,135lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
-
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
524km326mi
Calculated
619km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,438mm175in
4,394mm173in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,575mm101in
Front track-
1,564mm62in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
60L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm
LotusEvora 4003.5 V67,000 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
12.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 has 21 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
1,422 kg
3,135 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s
LotusEvora 4003.5 V64.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
619 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 mph
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
385 hp
287 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Range score
524 km
326 mi
619 km
384 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8
Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

GT4 3.8
R 3.4
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
3.5 V6
3.5 V6
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora Sport 4103.5 V6
GT4 3.8
S 3.4
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
3.5 V6
3.5 V6
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora GT410 Sport3.5 V6
GT4 3.8
Carrera 3.0
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
3.5 V6
3.5 V6
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora GT3.5 V6
GT4 3.8
Carrera 4S 3.8
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
3.5 V6
3.5 V6
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora GT4103.5 V6
GT4 3.8
GTS 2.5
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
3.5 V6
3.5 V6 24V
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
GT4 3.8
Carrera 3.0
VS
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8vsPorsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
3.5 V6
3.5 V6
VS
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6vsLotusEvora Sports Racer3.5 V6
Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 vs Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster