2006 Lotus Elise vs 2012 Porsche Cayman R - Head to Head Review!

Which analog mid-engine sportscar from over a decade ago is better to drive today?

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Lotus Elise mod list:
Performance Mods:

Exhaust-Sonicfury DE Muffler
Stock Cat
Stock Headers

Engine-Stock engine

Intake-Simply Sports Cars CAI

Wheels/Tires-Stock Lotus Touring Wheels, 16x7 front, 17x8 rear
Stock Lotus tires-Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 175/55 R16 80W front
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 225/45 R17 91 W rear

Brakes-Stock Calipers
Hawk Street pads front and rear
Stainless Steel brake lines
EBC front rotors
Stock Lotus rear rotors

Transmission- Inokinetic CG and GS shift cables
Inokinetic shifter reinforcer
Stock Clutch
Monkeywrench Racing Forged Steel (one piece) lightweight flywheel
Taller .725 6th gear for lower highway rpm (stock is .815)

Suspension-Racetech SCCA Shocks
Stock springs from the Elise are reused with spring rate of 245 in the front and 343 in the rear.
Stock Ride Height
V2 Steering Arms

Non-Performance:

Inokinetic DBW pedals
BWR Unikey
GRP Extendview Mirror Lenses
Hangar 111 Aluminum Radiator
Silicone Radiator hoses
ProAlloy AC Condenser
Morimoto HID lowbeams, GTR mini LED highbeams, GRP Halo DRL's
Inokinetic baffled oil pan
Inokinetic DSBRACE toe links
Joying 6.2 inch headunit
Backup Camera
Kicker speakers front and rear
GRP lid strut
Carbon Fiber Door Pulls
Inokinetic Sill Sack and Trunk Bootie
Inokinetic cupholders

Porsche Cayman R mod list:
GT3 lower control arms
-3.2 front -2.7 rear camber
PFC08 brake pads
Sebro slotted rotors
Sparco Evo seat
Falken RT660 on APEX SM-10 wheels