Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C)

2.7

245 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
275hp205kW
245hp183kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
273Nm201lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
23.7s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,490mm59in
Rear track-
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
222g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76,500 rpm4,600-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
23.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has 30 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
273 Nm
201 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
1,300 kg
2,866 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)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
258 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 0.4 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)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 0.9 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)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
762 km
473 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
258 km/h
160 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)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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

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)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.1 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)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
688 km
428 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
222 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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) 2.7Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 17 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Is 30 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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