2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
