2005 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2005 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (311 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
