1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 389 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Banshee | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2895 mm |
