2004 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2004 BMW X3 and 2004 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,505 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2004 BMW X3. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 612 kg more than 2004 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X3. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X3 | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | X3 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 99 L |
