Strange comparison. The Cayman S has almost 100 bhp more than the 4C. Of course it is faster.
Porsche Cayman S vs Alfa Romeo 4C
| Category | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 240 / 237 | 325 / 321 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1028 / 2266 | 1398 / 3082 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 233 / 230 | 232 / 229 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €75,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.7 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.7 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 13.4 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 16.8 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 21.0 s | 18.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s | 12.4 s @ 112.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.7 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.7 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.4 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.6 s | 15.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.6 s | 5.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.6 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.3 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.4 s | 13.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.8 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.2 s | 11.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 122 m (400 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 128 m (420 ft) | 129 m (425 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 31 m (101 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (144 ft) | 45 m (146 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 258 kph (160 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.6 s @ 1631 ft | 17.0 s @ 1450 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.1 kph (42.9 mph) | 70.4 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US / 51 UK) | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Alfa Romeo 4C | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Cayman S is the fastest by a small margin.
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No way! 11y ago
Just a pity that 2013 Cayman s time at Ring it's just a 'rumor' blurt by Rohrl to a minor car webzine, while 4C time is proudly official (and with video also...). It's somehow ridiculous that such 'fancy' (false?!?) time are used from fastestlaps for car comparison... And what about including also Variano times into comparison?
Viking 12y ago
We won't know for sure until some magazines do some lap times for the Alfa. Too early to tell, and I suspect it will also depend on the track. On a big track like VIR, I think the Porsche will win, but on a shorter tighter track the Alpha could win. Too soon to tell, gotta wait for lap times.
Raging Bull 12y ago
Porsche would kill alfa romeo, no doubt about this. Porsche is always a Porsche. Alfa is a good car, but's light years away from Porsche.
