2009 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 BMW 523 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 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |