2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Convertible | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
