2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 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 2,901 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (261 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 261 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |