2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 965 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
