2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2011 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2416 mm |
