2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
