2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 621 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cayenne | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
