2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
