2009 BMW 130 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 BMW 130 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 130 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |