The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (13 - 16) vs. Nissan GT-R Nismo (16 - ..)
€ 54,200

€ 185,000

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 185,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayman is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Nissan GT-R Nismo.
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
50.9
70.9
77.9
53.9
74.6
82.5
70.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
50.9 in
Height
53.9 in
97.4
172.4
109.4
184.6
172.4 in
Length
184.6 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
21.39 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
981C
Generation
R35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Nissan VR
Engine Code
VR38DETT
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6800 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
592 hp
Nissan GT-R Nismo
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
481 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
481 lb‑ft
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
164 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R Nismo
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.7 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.51 lb/hp
6.7 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche Cayman
31 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan GT-R Nismo
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gal
516 mi
Range
390 mi
Porsche Cayman
516 mi
390 mi
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
223.5 kWh
Porsche Cayman
145.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Nissan GT-R Nismo
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data