2000 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
