Porsche 911 vs Porsche Cayman: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Porsche 911 and Porsche Cayman, focusing on 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across tested model years. It spans 328 tests for the 911 and 33 for the Cayman, covering a long history of Porsche performance data for both nameplates.
In the production results listed here, the 911 holds the quicker 0–60 mph record by 1.9 seconds and the quicker quarter-mile by 2.4 seconds. Its fastest production runs come from the 2021 911 Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe at 2.1 seconds to 60 mph and 9.9 seconds in the quarter mile. For the Cayman, the quickest production 0–60 time is 4.0 seconds in the 2016 GT4 Coupe, while the fastest production quarter-mile is a separate 2016 GT4 Coupe test at 12.3 seconds.
The latest shared model year with verified results for both cars is 2016, which provides a useful same-year checkpoint when reading the tables below; in that year, the 911 is quicker to 60 mph by 1.1 seconds. As with all Porsche comparisons on 0-60 Specs, the figures come from published instrumented tests, so you can use the tables to compare individual trims, sources, and model-year coverage in more detail.
911 Fastest 0–60
2.10sec
2021
Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
Cayman Fastest 0–60
4.00sec
2016
GT4 Coupe
0–60 Winner
Porsche 911
(1.90s faster)
Tests in Database
361
328 + 33
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Category Winners: 911 vs Cayman
The Porsche 911 leads 6–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Porsche Cayman taking none.
| Category | Porsche 911 | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.10s Winner | 4.00s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 9.90s Winner | 12.30s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.10s Winner | 4.00s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 9.90s Winner | 12.30s |
| Median production 0–60 | 3.80s Winner | 4.75s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 12.10s Winner | 13.25s |
| Category wins | 6 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Porsche 911
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Porsche 911 holds the production 0–60 record at 2.10s, 1.90s quicker than the Porsche Cayman's best of 4.00s.
Fastest Production 0–60
911
2.10s
2021 · Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
Cayman
4.00s
2016 · GT4 Coupe
1.90s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
911
9.90s
2021 · 139.0 mph
Cayman
12.30s
2016 · 117.0 mph
2.40s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Porsche 911 has been clocked at 2.10s 0–60 — 1.90s quicker than the Porsche Cayman's overall best of 4.00s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
911
2.10s
2021 · Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
Cayman
4.00s
2016 · GT4 Coupe
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
911
9.90s
2021 · 139.0 mph
Cayman
12.30s
2016 · 117.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Porsche 911 reaches 60 mph in 3.80s — 0.95s quicker than the Porsche Cayman's median of 4.75s.
| Metric | Porsche 911 | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 3.80s | 4.75s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.98s | 4.70s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 12.10s | 13.25s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 12.26s | 13.15s |
| Sample (0–60) | 311 | 32 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Porsche 911 (2025) vs Porsche Cayman (2016). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Porsche 911 | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.50s
Carrera GTS t-hybrid Coupe |
4.00s
GT4 Coupe |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 10.60s | 12.30s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2006–2016)
9 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 9 years both models overlapped (2006–2016), the Porsche 911 held a 1.10s median 0–60 advantage over the Porsche Cayman.
Median 0–60 · 2006–2016 era only
911
3.65s
64 production runs
Cayman
4.75s
32 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Porsche 911 has 328 tests spanning 1965–2025, while the Porsche Cayman has 33 tests from 2006–2016.
| Metric | Porsche 911 | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 328 | 33 |
| Production tests | 311 | 32 |
| Earliest tested year | 1965 | 2006 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2016 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.