Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsPorsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
295hp220kW
300hp224kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
100mm4in
Trunk volume
260L
-
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (987C)S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.45.4 s
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 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 (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
254 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 (987C) S 3.4
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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