2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 738 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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 Charger. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
