1998 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
