2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 BMW 125 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 115 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 230 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 2011 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Cayman | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
