2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Challenger and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Challenger (419 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (399 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (420 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Challenger | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 419 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
