2009 Hummer H2 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hummer H2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hummer H2 would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H2. (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 733 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H2. (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H2 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Hummer | Porsche |
| Model | H2 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 393 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 564 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 100 L |
