2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (415 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. 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 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1705 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
