Car comparison

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

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)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
295hp220kW
325hp242kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,295mm51in
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
190g/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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 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)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
183 km/h
114 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 has 30 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) S 3.4: 30 hp (22 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)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 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)S 3.4
281 km/h
175 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)S 3.44.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 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
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 2.4 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)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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)S 3.4
780 km
485 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) 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)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
190 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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) S 3.4
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 64 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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