2007 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 116 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |