2023 Porsche 718 Cayman vs 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder: Comparison Test!

Few cars, including other sports cars we love, offer the same purity of mission as the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman. Its mid-engine arrangement and expertly tuned suspension give it a joyful driving demeanor that&truly addictive, and we again named it to our 2022 Editors&Choice list. Buyers can choose from a horizontally opposed four- or six-cylinder engine, the latter of which sings a siren&song that encourages aggressive driving. Fans of open-air driving will find the 718 Boxster a similar experience, but we review that model separately. While a comparatively-equipped Cayman will command a price premium over rivals such as the Chevy Corvette and Toyota Supra, its focused persona and Porsche brand image are enough to justify the increased cost. Of course, its transcendent driving traits are what secure its spot on our 10Best list. What&New for 2022? Porsche heats up the Cayman line further with the GT4 RS track-oriented model. It borrows the 4.0-liter flat-six from the brilliant 911 GT3, tuned here for 493 hp, and adds suspension revisions and aerodynamics aimed at improving lap times. The RS also spawns a full-race version named the GT4 RS Clubsport, which is suitable for competition in several current road-racing series. The Cayman sees few changes for 2022, but the sports coupe is now available in two new colors—Shark Blue and Frozenberry Metallic. A handful of new customization features is also available, including key fobs painted to match the exterior body color and...