1994 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 397 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
