2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 and 2012 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 438 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.

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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche 911 2012 Porsche Cayenne
Make Porsche Porsche
Model 911 Cayenne
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1557 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4846 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1939 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1712 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2896 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 85 L


 

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