2010 BMW 128 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 128 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 128 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |
