I did at one time consider getting a Porsche Cayman, but they cost too much. The Corvette with Z51 package equals the Cayman R for less money. I have not driven a Cayman, so I cannot directly compare the driving experience. The Corvette Z51 handles wonderfully with very little understeer and extremely high cornering limits on modern ultra high performance summer tires. Both Cayman R and Corvette C6 are beautiful fast sports cars. I like naturally aspirated engines in relatively small lightweight two seaters the best.
Chevrolet Corvette C6 vs Porsche Cayman R
| Category | Porsche Cayman R | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.4 l B6 | 6.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 330 / 326 | 405 / 400 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 542 / 400 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1363 / 3005 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 242 / 239 | 273 / 269 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Cayman R | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 15.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.5 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.2 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 31.0 s | 25.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s @ 110.0 mph | 12.6 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Cayman R | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 300 kph (186 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (149 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Cayman R | Corvette C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Corvette C6 is the fastest by a small margin.
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Hamcee 11y ago
Top Cayman vs base Corvette C6.
Propably prove that big muscle sometimes works, simple is that.
And vetto looks better and feels better to me, also is cheaper. Even is not sophisticated as Porshe, but, again, something for something. Guy in Cayman will look like "enthusiast" while guy in Vette like cowboy from wild west (at last in europe)
Piorun 11y ago
Top Cayman vs base Corvette C6.
Propably prove that big muscle sometimes works, simple is that.
And vetto looks better and feels better to me, also is cheaper. Even is not sophisticated as Porshe, but, again, something for something.
Guy in Cayman will look like "enthusiast" while guy in Vette like cowboy from wild west (at last in europe)
