Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GT4 4.0

420 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    627 km
    390 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
420hp313kW
385hp287kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
524km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,438mm175in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,534mm60in
-
Trunk volume
270L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions-
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.07,600 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
13.1 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
420 hp
313 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0 has 35 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
302 km/h
188 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.03.9 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
627 km
390 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
420 hp
313 kW
3.9 s
302 km/h
188 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
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

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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
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
Range score
627 km
390 mi
524 km
326 mi
CO2 score
-
238 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 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 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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