1979 BMW 735 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 735 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
