2001 BMW M vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
