2006 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Cayenne | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
