2004 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 635 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 745 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 745 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |