2008 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RDX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RDX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
