2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 6.1 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 | 1640 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |