2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Scion xD
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2010 Scion xD 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 277 more horse power than 2010 Scion xD. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2010 Scion xD. 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 Scion xD. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Scion xD | |
| Make | Porsche | Scion |
| Model | Cayenne | xD |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 3929 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2461 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
