2006 BMW 323 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 BMW 323 and 2006 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 323 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2686 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
