2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Boxster and 2010 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 874 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Boxster | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1676 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |