Audi TT 3.2 quattro, Porsche Cayman: Comparison test

Monday, December 18, 2006

Audi TT 3.2 quattro, Porsche Cayman: Comparison test

We consider this a must read for all German car enthusiasts, a comparison between the Audi TT and the Porsche Cayman. And they also have amazing pictures!

Sports coupes are our dream cars. We will likely lust after a sports sedan for its blend of practicality and performance, but what we really love is the sexy seriousness of a no-frills 2-door — a car whose shape is formed for beauty and speed, not practicality. Spry fender-flared, arched-roof coupes have always been the icon for youth and the mid-life crises. For good reason, as these are the cars that will never be a practical choice, only an emotional one.

On our last day Stephane and I sat at Caf é Roma in downtown Munich and debated which we'd take home. For him the practicality and capability of the TT was more than enough to win him over. The edgy nature of the Cayman made it my favorite, but I had to concede that the TT offered a lot more, especially for the price.