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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 508 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2012 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
