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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Porsche Cayman?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Porsche Cayman

  • clearly more power
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Primastar Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,699 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Cayman

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayman offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayman delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is markedly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 721 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,300
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Porsche Cayman

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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman stands out as a quintessential sports car, blending sleek design with dynamic handling. Its mid-engine layout provides an excellent balance and sharp agility that driving enthusiasts crave. Inside, the Cayman offers a refined and driver-focused interior, ensuring that every journey is an exhilarating experience.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
-
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Porsche
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