2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Because 2007 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 2007 Porsche Cayenne
Make Pontiac Porsche
Model Grand Prix Cayenne
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 3189 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 95.9 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1347 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 17.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 100 L


 

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