2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 10 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 437 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayenne | S60 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
