2004 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 755 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
