2008 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |