2009 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 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 (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 65 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2415 mm |
