2007 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 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 | 1655 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
