1981 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
