2006 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 BMW 335 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |