However, when it comes to luxury sports cars no single brand can beat the reputation of Porsche. It has been the company that built some of the most fun cars on the market, and its portfolio is vast and flexible. Another of the latest models in their impressive line is 718 GT4. With torque, classy design and a bit of kick in its accelerations and handling mechanisms, this is a mid-engine roadster. But where does it fit in the hierarchy of some of the other models that are in the Porsche lineup? Let’s dive in and find out.
718 Cayman vs. 718 GT4
Overview
Porsche 718 Cayman is a two-door, rear-wheel drive, two-seating sports car, and forms the entry level to the 718 series. It’s enjoyable by those people who really want to drive their cars on the road, but also at the same time who race, at least occasionally. What Porsche has done now with the 718 GT4 is to turn the heat up and bring in a higher powered model of the same basic package.
Engine and Performance
The present 718 Cayman and newly-unveiled 718 GT4 employ flat-four, turbo powerplants. Still, the 718 GT4’s 3.8-litre engine supplies much more power – 415 horsepower to be exact – compared to the Cayman with two hundred horsepower. This is because the GT4 can hit a top speed of 174 mph in comparison with Caymans top speed of 165 mph, and accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 3.9 seconds as opposed to Cayman’s 4.7 seconds.
Exterior and Interior
The 718 Cayman has a sleek design, where nothing is in the way of the other, and it is less flashy looking than the new 718 Boxster. The 718 GT4 has much sharper and more aggressively styled body kit with wider fenders, wider racing and slick tires, much larger rear wing, and thin strip LED headlights.
Inside, 718 Cayman and 718 GT4 are nearly equal when it comes to comfort and upscale attributes such as materials and technology. Still, GT4 also features quite a few extra items, such as a sport steering wheel, Alcantara interior, and beefed up audio system.
911 Carrera vs. 718 GT4
Overview
Produced more than fifty years, 911 Carrera has no doubt been one of the most legendary models of Porsche ever. The 911 with rear engine layout is a very familiar model to all of you, and a fantastic model that shows how Porsche can look through this most recognized model.
Engine and Performance
While the 718 GT4 features a turbocharged flat-four unit, the 911 Carrera boast a higher output naturally aspirated flat-six. The 911’s 3.0-litre engine places out 379 horsepower, significantly less than the 718 GT4’s 415 horsepower. Yet more Porsche users opine that the power delivery of 911 is much more progressive and enjoyable and thus the drive is so much better than a linear power delivery.
Exterior and Interior
As the new range of Porsche cars, the 911 Carrera has a distinctive form and the powerful rear-engine design. On the other hand, the 718 GT4 may be more for those people with a hunger for a more modern sports car.
On the inside, the 911 Carrera and 718 GT4 are luxurious with quality materials and the best facilities. But again, 911 has been having a more traditional approach in terms of its layout of the cockpit, which might seem to be more dated in comparison with the overtones of the 718 GT4.
911 GT3 vs. 718 GT4
Overview
The 911 GT3 has always been the last of the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive of Porsche’s sports cars. Designed for those seeking to go really fast on race tracks the GT3 is much lighter with track optimized suspension making it a worthy contender to the 718 GT4.
Engine and Performance
Although the 911 GT3 comes equipped with an naturally aspirated engine and the 718 GT4 has turbocharged engines. Nevertheless, the 911 GT3’s naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six outguns the 718 GT4’s 3.8-litre flat-six by 502 horsepower to 415. This translates to a 0-60 mph time of just 3.2sec for the GT3 making it the quickest of this crop.
Exterior and Interior
Bumpers of the 911 GT3 also compare with the 718 GT4 with a number of enhancements such as an extended front spoiler lip, wider wheel arches, and bigger air intake openings. This gives this design even more of a complete focus on sheer performance.
Inside the luxury and convenience are also not left behind and in this case the Porsche 911 GT3 and the 718 GT4. Still, the GT3 comes with its own set of tweaks which include interior inspiration from motorsports and the provision of an adjustability of almost all characteristics of the car’s performance.
Conclusion
Thus, three above-mentioned Porsche models: the 718 Cayman, the 911 Carrera and the 911 GT3 cater to different kinds of drivers and provide different stylistically proper driving experiences. Both the 718 Cayman and the 911 Carrera nail the balance of engaging driving and practicality, or more traditional sports car flair and classic flat six rear mounted power. The 911 GT3, on the other hand, is all about going round and round in circles on a racetrack with large amounts of power, and a truly communicative and responsive chassis. So when it comes to the 718 GT4 you can state with certainty it is an exemplary model that offers a great performance together with comfort and stylish design which makes it an ideal vehicle for those patient enough to get behind the wheel of a classy, yet capable sports car.
