2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2012 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2012 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Agila. 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 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | Cayenne | Agila |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 41 L |
