Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsPorsche 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)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
325hp242kW
295hp220kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
21.6s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
582km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,386cc207cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
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
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 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)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
21.6 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 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 (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,390 kg
3,064 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)S 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
267 km/h
166 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.45.0 s
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 1.1 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 2.0 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
582 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 (981C)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
711 km
442 mi
582 km
362 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
262 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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) S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 51 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

No measurable advantages in the available data.

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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