2002 Acura CL vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2006 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayenne. (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
