The 2010 Porsche Cayman was ranked as one of the best luxury sports car. This is considered as a mean and sexy sports car based on its exteriors as well as its powerful and boosts of two cargo holds to add a bit practicality. The car has a 2.9 liter 265 horsepower engine and has a five speed manual transmission. The top speed of Cayman is 160 mph and can accelerate from 0 -60 mph in around 5.8 seconds. EPA fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg/ 26 mpg to 20 mpg/ 29 mpg for city/ highway respectively depending on transmission and trim.

The exteriors of Cayman have been described as head turning. The straightforward slanting roof and protruding snout are the standout features of the Cayman.
The interiors of Cayman are good but not very impressive. The seating is enough for six people. The Porsche communication management (PCM) which integrates phone, audio, navigation is a great feature but is quite confusing. The cargo capacity is quite descent. The 2010 Cayman is not yet crash tested but the safety equipment includes anti lock brakes, head and torso air bag. The overall reliability of 2010 Cayman is good providing a four year/50,000 mile basic warranty.

Some of the good features in favor of Cayman are its dynamic performance, comfortable seating, two trunks, everyday comfort, and impressive transmission.
Performance rating – 5/5, exterior – 4.5/5, interior – 4/5, reliability 4/5. Some features which go against the Cayman are its irritating shift buttons, its price tag. Cayman is also much slower than other cheap sports car. Some of the cabin controls are confusing.

However if one is looking for more of a hardcore sports performance car rather than a luxurious one then the Cayman is just the one. Overall rating for 2010 Porsche Cayman is 4.5/5.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z is one of the top ranked cars in affordable range. The 370Z is a fast paced sports coupe offering a great power, performance, style and quality for an affordable package. Hence it is said that 370Z delivers the most performance per dollar. The 370Z is equipped with 1 3.7 liter V6 engine with 332 horsepower. The handling capabilities of 370Z are very impressive but its rigid suspension has been criticized. EPA ratings for city are 18 mpg and for highway its 26 mpg with either transmission.

The exteriors of 370Z are termed as evolutionary. The car has a unique design of its own including boomerang head and tail lights and cantilevered roof reminiscent. The folding soft top is a revolution and works in 20 seconds. The interiors of 370Z are improved greatly as compared to previous model. It includes cloth seats, a leather steering wheel which offers perfect grip, automatic climate control, cruise control and push button ignition. The car offers 6.9 cubic feet of cargo space which is good. The 370Z is not crash tested yet but there are few visibility issues of rear corners but it’s compensated with large outside mirrors. The overall reliability of 370Z is average providing a three year/ 36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.

Some of the other worthy features of 370Z are standard Rev matching transmission technology, superior handling, brilliant exteriors, quick acceleration and quality cabin with many hi-tech options. Performance rating – 4.5/5, exteriors – 4.5/5, interiors 4/5, reliability 3/5. Some of the cons of 370Z are its unimpressive fuel economy, coarse engine performance, and unimpressive sport – tuned suspension.

However one may not find a performance matching 370Z at such an affordable price.

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is top ranked sports car in affordable range. The Miata has maintained its position of being thrilling, having impressive build quality, having long term value and is equally exciting in a small budget. Since last two decades Mazda has been elegant and simple in an affordable package. Mazda has a 167 hp 2.0 liter engine. This may not be impressive but Miata is all about sporty handling and not speed. MX 5 offers superb sporty handling which is also very comfortable. The EPA ratings are 21 for city and 28 for highways. The exteriors of MX-5 are very refreshing especially the 5 sided grille and light nacelles. It is also available with automatic retractable vinyl, cloth or hardtop. The hardtop folds itself with a press of a button.

The interiors of Miata are very average and are a disappointment. The interior finishing is good but the cabin is unsuitable for large passengers who may require more legroom and head clearance. The cargo room is around 5.3 cubic feet which is average. Miata has not yet been crash tested but has a few safety features like front and side airbags. But it’s said that Miata might not be safe for children. Miata has always been reliable. The Miata is protected with a five year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Other great features which Miata offers are its precise steering, its fun to drive, the Miata has low base price as well as the operating cost of Miata is low. Performance rating – 4.5/5, exteriors- 4/5, interiors- 3.5/5.

Some of the negative features of Miata are- it offers less trunk space, availability of stability control only to the top trim level. Miata also offers less power as compared to its competitors.But still Miata realizes the dreams of sports car enthusiasts in a small affordable package. The overall rating for 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 4.5/5.

The 2010 Lotus Elise is one of the top ranked luxury sports cars. Elise delivers one of the most engaging sports car experience combined with the jaw dropping styling and that too at a reasonable price. Elise also delivers a sporty power packed performance. The Elise is equipped with 1.8 liter I4 engine that produces 189 horsepower and 133 pound feet of torque. Elise can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The EPA ratings for Elise are 20 mpg for city and 26 mpg for highway which is quite good. The exteriors of Elise are not just bold and attractive, but they also enhance its performance capabilities. There is a convertible soft top whereas a removable hard top is also available. These are easy to install and very effective.

The Elise interiors are poor. They are below average but Lotus objects that Elise is engineered for speed and not for luxury. The seating is ok for 2 passengers, but is difficult for enter and exit. The cargo of Elise is not impressive as well. Elise is not fully safe. It is not yet crash tested and also has average visibility issues due to shallow backlight. Door mirrors are also small whereas traction control is optional. The reliability of Elise is good and offers a three year/36,000 mile basic warranty which is low as compared to its competitors. Other good features of Elise are its dynamic sporty handling, unique functional exterior design; it delivers a supercar performance at average cost, relatively good fuel economy. Performance rating – 5/5, exteriors – 4.5/5, interiors – 3/5

The features which go against the Elise are it is not suitable for daily use, uncomfortable cabin, and limited safety technology. Hence the Elise can be termed as a high performance race truck. The overall rating of 2010 Lotus Elise is 4.5/5.