2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2010 Nissan NP300 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 274 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300. 2010 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Cayenne | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
