2009 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 116 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 116 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
