2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. Both 2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2011 Porsche Cayenne are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. 2011 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
