2002 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |