2007 BMW 750 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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
