1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Porsche 911 (996)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Porsche 911 and the 2009 Porsche Cayman compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Porsche 911 measures 4430 mm (174.41 in), making it 83 mm (3.27 in) (1.9 %) longer than the 2009 Porsche Cayman at 4347 mm (171.14 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Porsche Cayman stretches to 1801 mm (70.91 in), making it 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.0 %) wider than the 1998 Porsche 911 at 1765 mm (69.49 in). As for height, the 2009 Porsche Cayman reaches 1306 mm (51.42 in), which is 1 mm (0.04 in) (0.1 %) taller than the 1998 Porsche 911 at 1305 mm (51.38 in).

Overall, the 1998 Porsche 911 is longer than the 2009 Porsche Cayman, while the 2009 Porsche Cayman is wider and taller than the 1998 Porsche 911.

Length
4430 mm174.4 in
4347 mm171.1 in
Width
1765 mm69.5 in
1801 mm70.9 in
Height
1305 mm51.4 in
1306 mm51.4 in

1998 Porsche 911 Side View Left
4430 mm174.4 in 🟒 +83 mm+3.3 in (+1.9%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Side View Left
4347 mm171.1 in πŸ”΄ -83 mm-3.3 in (-1.9%)
1998 Porsche 911 Front View
1765 mm69.5 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Front View
1801 mm70.9 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
1998 Porsche 911 Front View
1305 mm51.4 in πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1306 mm51.4 in 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)
1998 Porsche 911
2009 Porsche Cayman

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

1998
2009

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2009-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4430 mm174.4 in
🟒 +83 mm+3.3 in (+1.9%)
4347 mm171.1 in
πŸ”΄ -83 mm-3.3 in (-1.9%)

Width:

1765 mm69.5 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
1801 mm70.9 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1978 mm77.9 in

Height:

1270-1305 mm50.0-51.4 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.8%) - 🟒 +20 mm+0.8 in (+1.6%)
1285-1306 mm50.6-51.4 in
πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

100 mm3.9 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-23.1%) - πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-2.9%)
103-130 mm4.1-5.1 in
🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+3.0%) - 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+30.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

-
260 liter9.2 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

100-130 liter3.5-4.6 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1320-1420 kg2910-3131 lbs
πŸ”΄ -55 kg-121 lbs (-4.0%) - 🟒 +125 kg+276 lbs (+9.7%)
1295-1375 kg2855-3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -125 kg-276 lbs (-8.8%) - 🟒 +55 kg+121 lbs (+4.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1630-1820 kg3594-4012 lbs
πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-2.7%) - 🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+12.3%)
1620-1675 kg3571-3693 lbs
πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-11.0%) - 🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+2.8%)

Roof Load:

-
60 kg132 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 9J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9 J x 18
  • 8 J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 10 J x 19
  • 8.5 J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/40 R17 (W:255 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 285/30 R18 (W:285 | H:30 | D:18)
  • 205/55 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/35 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 235/40 ZR 18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/50 ZR 17 (W:235 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 265/35 ZR 19 (W:265 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/40 ZR 18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)

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