2002 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour 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 (334 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 997 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Contour. 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 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Cayenne | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayenne | Contour |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 334 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
