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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • 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 economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
295hp220kW
275hp205kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
266 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
762km473mi
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
254g/km
195g/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
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
266 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 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
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
266 km/h
165 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 0.3 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
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 2.2 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
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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
604 km
375 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
762 km
473 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
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 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
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

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/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 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
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 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
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

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
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
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
604 km
375 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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