2009 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
