2005 Mitsubishi Proudia vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Proudia | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2896 mm |
