2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Cayman | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
