2009 Nissan GT-R vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan GT-R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan GT-R would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 476 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan GT-R | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | GT-R | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |
