Car comparison

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

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

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Spyker C8 Aileron

4.2 V8

400 hp4163 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2017
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
400hp298kW
385hp287kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight-
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
524km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,618mm182in
4,438mm175in
Width
1,953mm77in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,625mm64in
-
Rear track
1,646mm65in
-
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
54L
CO2 emissions-
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
13.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
300 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V84.5 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s

Although Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
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
Range score
-
524 km
326 mi
CO2 score
-
238 g/km
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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) GT4 3.8
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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