2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1998 Porsche 911
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009)Change Car
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1998 Porsche 911 (996)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Porsche Cayman and the 1998 Porsche 911 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Porsche 911 comes in at 4430 mm (174.41 in), giving it a 83 mm (3.27 in) (1.9 %) advantage over the 2009 Porsche Cayman at 4347 mm (171.14 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Porsche Cayman spans 1801 mm (70.91 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.0 %) broader than the 1998 Porsche 911 at 1765 mm (69.49 in). As for height, the 2009 Porsche Cayman stands at 1306 mm (51.42 in), giving it an extra 1 mm (0.04 in) (0.1 %) compared to the 1998 Porsche 911 at 1305 mm (51.38 in).

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

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

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

2009
1998

Production:

2009-2012 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
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Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

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

Trunk Capacity:

260 liter9.2 cu ft
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Trunk Capacity (Max):

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100-130 liter3.5-4.6 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

60 kg132 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 9J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 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)

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