1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
1997 Porsche Boxster (986)Change Car
2009 Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009)Change Car
Here’s how the 1997 Porsche Boxster and the 2009 Porsche Cayman compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2009 Porsche Cayman comes in at 4347 mm (171.14 in), giving it a 27 mm (1.06 in) (0.6 %) advantage over the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 4320 mm (170.08 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Porsche Cayman stretches to 1801 mm (70.91 in), making it 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.2 %) wider than the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 1780 mm (70.08 in). As for height, the 2009 Porsche Cayman reaches 1306 mm (51.42 in), which is 16 mm (0.63 in) (1.2 %) taller than the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 1290 mm (50.79 in).
Overall, the 2009 Porsche Cayman is longer, wider and taller than the 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Length
4320 mm170.1 in
4347 mm171.1 in
Width
1780 mm70.1 in
1801 mm70.9 in
Height
1290 mm50.8 in
1306 mm51.4 in
4320 mm170.1 in🔴 -27 mm-1.1 in (-0.6%)
4347 mm171.1 in🟢 +27 mm+1.1 in (+0.6%)
1780 mm70.1 in🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
1801 mm70.9 in🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1290 mm50.8 in🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.2%)
1306 mm51.4 in🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
1997 Porsche Boxster
2009 Porsche Cayman
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Coupe
Model Year:
1997
2009
Production:
1996-2004 Discontinued Model
2009-2012 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4320 mm170.1 in 🔴 -32 mm-1.3 in (-0.7%) - 🔴 -27 mm-1.1 in (-0.6%)
4347 mm171.1 in 🟢 +27 mm+1.1 in (+0.6%) - 🟢 +32 mm+1.3 in (+0.7%)
Width:
1780 mm70.1 in 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
1801 mm70.9 in 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
1930 mm76.0 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.4%)
1978 mm77.9 in 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.5%)
Height:
1290 mm50.8 in 🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.2%) - 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1285-1306 mm50.6-51.4 in 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
Ground Clearance:
121 mm4.8 in 🔴 -9 mm-0.4 in (-6.9%) - 🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+17.5%)
103-130 mm4.1-5.1 in 🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-14.9%) - 🟢 +9 mm+0.4 in (+7.4%)
