2007 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 70 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
