1983 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 280 kg more than 1983 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
