2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (136 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
Model | Elantra | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 16.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2895 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |