My expectation, being a Lotus Elise owner, is that the Porsche won't even come close as far as handling is concerned.
True performance comes from light weight and not adding horsepower.
The Porsche Cayman S (PDK) has a dry (or unladen) weight as follows:
- Unladen weight (DIN) 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs)
- Unladen weight (EC) 1,425 kg (3,142 lbs)
(I am not sure of the difference between DIN and EC??)
The Alfa Romeo 4C has a dry weight of 895 kg (1,973 lbs) - that is a significant difference!
It is absolutely awesome that the 4C doesn't have power steering (just like the Lotus Elise) - you can expect to get unbelievable steering feedback!
Definition of "Unladen weight":
The unladen weight of any vehicle is the weight of the vehicle when it’s not carrying any passengers, goods or other items.
It includes the body and all parts normally used with the vehicle or trailer when it’s used on a road.
It doesn't include the weight of the fuel or, if it’s an electric vehicle, the batteries.
Pricing:
Porsche Cayman S (PDK): $67,950
Alfa Romeo 4C: ?? - $55,000 (total speculation)