1995 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2415 mm |