1992 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 540 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
