2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
