2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. Both 2011 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | Cayenne | Silverado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |