1995 Subaru SVX vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (370 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru SVX | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | SVX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1699 mm |
