2007 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayman | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Cayman | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
