2009 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 266 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2415 mm |
