Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
295hp220kW
275hp205kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
183g/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 Cayman (981C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
19.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
172 km/h
107 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 20 hp (15 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 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
267 km/h
166 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
264 km/h
164 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 3.46.1 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.6 s

Although Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 3.1 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 (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
582 km
362 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
810 km
503 mi

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
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 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 (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
295 hp
220 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
810 km
503 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
183 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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