2001 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
