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Which is faster?
The Porsche 981 Cayman S is faster — 7.6s quicker on average across 10 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Porsche 981 Cayman S 981 Cayman S | Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2013-2016 | 2020-2024 |
| horsepower | 325 | 315 |
| torque (N_M) | 369 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,320 | 1,579 |
| Power to Weight | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Rank | #130 | #225 |
| Tire |
220 P-ZERO
235/40/19 / 265/40/19 |
300 POTENZA SPORT
235/35/19 |
| engine Description | 3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1) | turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2474 | 2629 |
| width (MM) | 1801 | 1788 |
| length (MM) | 4379 | 4290 |
| height (MM) | 1295 | 1466 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 4.7 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 283 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 64,750 | $ 45,985 |
| Current Value | $ 55,000 | $ 42,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.92s | +2.02s |
Porsche 981 Cayman S 981 Cayman S — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | 981 Cayman S 981 Caym… | Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:34.822 | 7:49.95 | -15.12 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | 981 Cayman S 981 Caym… | Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) | 1:24.91 | 1:30.26 | -5.35 | Med / Light | 200 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:19.836 | 7:49.95 | -30.11 | Heavy / Med | 180 / 200 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:01.33 | 2:10.7 | -9.37 | Race / Light | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | 1:25.6 | 1:32.675 | -7.07 | Med / Light | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
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