1999 Rover 800 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 800 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1999 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 920 kg more than 1999 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Rover 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 800 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | 800 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2855 mm |
