2009 Nissan Rogue vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Rogue and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Rogue.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Rogue 2009 Porsche Cayman
Make Nissan Porsche
Model Rogue Cayman
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2488 cc 3385 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.5 mm 96.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 78.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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