2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 74 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Cayman | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
