2008 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 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 (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 230 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2415 mm |