2007 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu Ascender. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu Ascender.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu Ascender. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Isuzu Ascender | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Ascender | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
