2009 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Porsche Cayenne and 2009 Subaru Outback 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, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 101 kg more than 2009 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (215 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
