The other day, I was renting a 718 Cayman model as a substitute car. And just about a month ago, I had the opportunity to ride the 981 Cayman's original model by chance.

This time, rather than a test drive or a reviewWhat is the difference between these two 98x series features that I feel?I would like to write with a focus on that.

718 and 981 Cayman

To be exact, 718 is the car name,In terms of development code, 718 becomes 982.In other words, it is originally correct to express 981 and 982.

The 981 was announced in 2012, and the 718 (982) was announced in 2016, so you can think of it as a big minor change. The exterior and interior follow the basic shape, but the details are different. To put it simply, the design of the rear tail lamp and the shape of the air conditioner outlet in the interior are different.

And the biggest difference is that the engine is very different. Comparing the original base models,The 981 is a 2.7L NA 6-cylinder engine, while the 718 is a 2L 4-cylinder turbo engine.It's better to think that it's quite different in character.

In addition, the suspension and chassis have also been significantly changed, including the addition of rear transburst struts, larger diameter shock absorber pistons and cylinder tubes, and changes in steering ratio.

Impressions of each of 981 and 718

First of all, I would like to say that it is my feeling.In a word, the impression is 981 for "soft" and 718 for "go".

Features of 981

Let's start with 981. When it comes to "soft," 981 may be an unreliable and weak image, but that's a misunderstanding. "Soft" here meansThe lightness of the engine, the suppleness of the suspension, and the smoothness of handling are generally expressed as "soft".

The 2.7L NA 6-cylinder boxer engine runs really lightly. This is a completely different feeling from the 718. From low rpm, the tachometer needle rises lightly and lightly, and continues to medium rpm and high rpm.

The engine sound also increases in sound quality and range in proportion to the speed and engine load, and the driver feels the most comfortable.

Even if there is no sports exhaust, there is no bubbling sound,It's a very pleasant sound, and it's a sound close to Carrera in the early 991.

On the other hand, there is not much power.Even if you start in 1st gear, immediately put it in 2nd gear, and step on the accelerator, you should not expect anything like violent acceleration. Of course, it's much faster than a normal car, but it's a big difference compared to the 718.

CorneringWhen you turn the steering wheel, there is a slight amount of damage, and then the gurung and the car body turn around.Therefore, some people may think that the response is not good. However, this is easier to grasp the behavior of the load and the operation feeling is higher.

So it may be good for advanced players, but for beginners, it may seem a little unsatisfactory for a sports car.

The real thrill of the 981 is the engine with a light feeling, the sound and range that correspond to it, and the handling characteristics that lead to that lightness.The balance of engine, power, sound and handling is very good, and I think that the wonderful tuning of the whole car is attractive.

Features of 718

ThenAs for 718, the word "go" fits well.From the moment the engine is started, the engine sound is wild, and the deep bass of the unequal length exhaust exudes strength.

In normal mode, there is a little time when you want to accelerate quickly due to a lot of turbo lag, but if you set it to sports mode, idling will be high and it will stand by, so you can accelerate relatively comfortably.

When the turbo starts to work, it's pretty fast.Many would think, "It's fast!" The 981 is no longer an enemy at this speed. If you try to compete in 981, it will be S or higher, and if you do not fight in the high rev range, you will not be able to stand.

The engine is so powerful.The sound has a V8-like deep bass sound quality, and the volume increases as it rotates, but the change in sound quality and scale is small.is. It feels like this flat torque curve is expressed in the sound as it is, so it can be said that the torque feeling and the sound are well-balanced in that sense.

andHandling has also evolved significantly beyond 981.First of all, the stability of the rear is not perfect compared to 981. When the 981 makes a hard corner, the rear tries to move a little, but the 718 has a fairly high limit. So, if a normal person flies vigorously, nothing will happen and you will enjoy a fairly stable run.

This can be done by attaching the Transburst strut, which is a part of 718, to 981.It's a close move, but the 718 is still one better.Also, the 718 has a better sense of stability in the high speed range, and I think that it can fly more safely than the 981. In addition, the steering response is quick, and I think that the response is about 10% better than 981.

The real thrill of the 718 is its cyborg-like high performance.No matter who rides it, it can run fast, and its power and handling are easy to understand, which will make many people think it is amazing.

However, there are some points that have been lost from 981 due to the benefits. It's a feeling that appeals to the five senses.

Although there is torque and power of the engine, you may feel something like a step due to turbo lag or a valley of torque depending on the timing of accelerator operation.

It is also true that the engine is lighter, the excitement of the sound and the sensuality are not enough compared to the 981.

981 and 718 are suitable for such people

Although it is a conclusion drawn from my experience, I think that 981 and 718 are suitable for such people. Not all of them need to be true, but I think the more true ones are, the more satisfied you will be after buying.

The person 981 is suitable for

• People who like to run the gear by manually operating the engine
• Those who are also interested in classic Porsche
• Those who like engine sounds with high-pitched grain
• Winding group from the circuit
• Those who feel that the feeling of operation and the feeling of their choice are the fun of the car
• Those who think that the car should be fun to drive

Who the 718 is for

• Those who like to leave the gear to the car and run it in the low and middle rev range
• Those who like the latest Porsche
• Those who like the muddy engine sound of the bass system
• Circuit group rather than winding
• Those who feel that speed and power are the fun of a car
• Those who place importance on car design and newness

Of course, there is a big factor of design preference other than this, so I would like you to think about it separately, but if you exclude the appearance preference, the above points will be the points.

At present, both 718 and 981 are soaring in the used car market, and as you know, the price range is a little overwhelming. However, the reasons for the soaring prices differ greatly between 981 and 718.

The main reason why the 718 is soaring is that there is a shortage of supply due to the difficulty in delivering new cars at present.It is.

On the other hand.The 981 is a 6-cylinder NA engine, and it is soaring in terms of the meaning of an engine before noise regulation and in anticipation of future value improvement.This is probably the case when looking at the global used car market.

If you are going to buy a 981 or 718, please take this information into consideration and think carefully to find the Cayman that best suits your style and taste. I hope this article helps you.