1999 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,900 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M5 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
