2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS

To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 3200 CS.

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