2006 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Cayenne and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 59 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 115 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 @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
