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Which is faster?
The Porsche 981 Cayman S and the BMW E36 325is are evenly matched across 19 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Porsche 981 Cayman S 981 Cayman S | BMW E36 325is E36 325is |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2013-2016 | 1992-1999 |
| horsepower | 325 | 430 |
| torque (N_M) | 369 | 181 |
| weight (KG) | 1,320 | 1,370 |
| Power to Weight | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| Rank | #137 | - |
| Tire |
220 P-ZERO
235/40/19 / 265/40/19 |
280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
| engine Description | 3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1) | 2.5L I6 (M50B25), turbo modified |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2474 | 2700 |
| width (MM) | 1801 | 1699 |
| length (MM) | 4379 | 4432 |
| height (MM) | 1295 | 1392 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 283 | 206 |
| price MSRP | $ 64,750 | $ 36,000 |
| Current Value | $ 58,000 | $ 25,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.69s | -1.46s |
Porsche 981 Cayman S 981 Cayman S — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | 981 Cayman S 981 Caym… | E36 325is E36 325i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:26.9 | 1:24.758 | +2.14 | Stock | >200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:04.04 | 2:10.95 | -6.91 | Race | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | 981 Cayman S 981 Caym… | E36 325is E36 325i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 2:00.57 | 1:54.941 | +5.62 | Med / Heavy | 200 / 40 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:10.13 | 1:16.4 | -6.27 | Race / Stock | 40 / 280 | |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:17.61 | 1:24.24 | -6.63 | Race / Race | 40 / 280 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 2:01.27 | 2:12.9 | -11.63 | Race / Stock | 1 / 280 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.6 | 1:53.977 | +5.62 | Med / Race | 200 / 40 | |
| Area 27 (CCW) | 2:16.36 | 2:14.44 | +1.92 | Race / Heavy | 200 / 200 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:01.33 | 2:10.95 | -9.62 | Race / Race | 40 / 280 | |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | 1:51.7 | 1:52.191 | -0.49 | Med / Heavy | 40 / 200 | |
| Podium Club (CW) | 1:36.93 | 1:37.883 | -0.95 | Med / Heavy | 40 / 100 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Full) | 1:47.3 | 1:45.233 | +2.06 | Med / Heavy | 200 / 40 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:54.16 | 1:44.663 | +9.49 | Stock / Heavy | 220 / 40 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:41 | 1:37.997 | +3 | Light / Heavy | 220 / 40 |
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