2007 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2013 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 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 335 2013 Porsche Cayman
Make BMW Porsche
Model 335 Cayman
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2979 cc 3400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 280 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 5.1 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 1600 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4347 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1801 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1285 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2415 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 14 L/100km


 

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