2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc, 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3189 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
