2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Ferrari California.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari California. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari California. 2010 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari California 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.
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2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Ferrari California | |
Make | Porsche | Ferrari |
Model | Cayenne | California |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |