Porsche Cayman 2006 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 289 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayman is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayman engine produces 5 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, but torque is 16 NM less than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 13.2 | |
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The Porsche Cayman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayman consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Porsche Cayman) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Cayman is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 2 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 155 litres | |
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Porsche Cayman has more luggage capacity. Porsche Cayman has 105 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayman is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means Porsche Cayman can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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