2010 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Flex | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Flex | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 578 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |