2012 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 320 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2415 mm |
