2008 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |