2001 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 9 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 120 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 (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |