2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 891 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Transit Connect | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2895 mm |