2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 8 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 164 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 682 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cayenne | CC |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
