2000 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile SS.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Oldsmobile SS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (591 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile SS | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | SS | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
