2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Porsche | Opel |
Model | Cayenne | Insignia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2737 mm |