Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8vsPorsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    238 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
385hp287kW
295hp220kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
18.6s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
524km326mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,386cc207cu in
Length
4,438mm175in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,486mm59in
Rear track-
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
254g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
18.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 has 90 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,350 kg
2,976 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)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.45.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 1.0 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)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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)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
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

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)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
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

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 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)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
385 hp
287 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
524 km
326 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
254 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
219 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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