The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) vs. Nissan GT-R (11 - 12)

€ 65,500
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) Porsche Cayman S
€ 90,900
 Nissan GT-R (11 - 12) Nissan GT-R
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche Cayman S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan GT-R.
Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
51.4
Blueprint Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
53.9
Blueprint Nissan GT-R (11 - 12)
74.6
82.5
70.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
51.4 in
Height
53.9 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
171.1
Blueprint Nissan GT-R (11 - 12)
109.4
183.9
171.1 in
Length
183.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.12 %
Nissan GT-R (11 - 12)

General

Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
987C
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 S
Nissan GT-R
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 6400 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
316 hp
523 hp
Nissan GT-R
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
451 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
273 lb‑ft
451 lb‑ft
Nissan GT-R

Performance

Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
171 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S

62 mph 62
mph

141 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R

▶ REPLAY
10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.65 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
10.12 lb/hp
7.65 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
25 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan GT-R
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
383 mi
Porsche Cayman S
429 mi
383 mi
Nissan GT-R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
227.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
178.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan GT-R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayman S
Nissan GT-R
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data