2004 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 200 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |