2007 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
