2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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 144 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 560 kg more than 2010 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | Cayenne | A6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
