2009 BMW 135 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 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (261 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 135 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2415 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |