2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayenne and 2011 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2011 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera 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.
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2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Cayenne | Panamera |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 578 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3750 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |