2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Pathfinder | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
