2005 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (311 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
