2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | Cayenne | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 578 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2737 mm |
