2007 Nissan Note vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Note and 2007 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Note | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Note | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 3189 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
