2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Porsche Panamera are equipped with a 4,806 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1705 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
