The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan GT-R (09 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayman Tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 81,800

€ 51,500

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan GT-R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman.
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
53.9
74.6
82.5
51.4
70.9
77.9
74.6 in
Width
70.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
53.9 in
Height
51.4 in
109.4
183.3
95.1
170.9
183.3 in
Length
170.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.99 %

General
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
R35
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VR
Engine Series
VR38DETT
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
478 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6500 rpm
Nissan GT-R
478 hp
242 hp
Porsche Cayman
434 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Nissan GT-R
434 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman
Performance
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
186 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R
8.07 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Nissan GT-R
19 mpg
23 mpg
Porsche Cayman
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
356 mi
Range
386 mi
Nissan GT-R
356 mi
386 mi
Porsche Cayman
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
Nissan GT-R
235 kWh
195.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
485 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data