1992 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 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 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 160 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
