2011 BMW 128 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2011 BMW 128 and 2011 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 128 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 128 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
