1975 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 520 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
