2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne S
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic and 2012 Porsche Cayenne S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne S weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Cayenne | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |