2009 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
