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 (500 HP) has 255 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (245 HP). 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 435 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 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. 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 | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1645 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |