2013 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2013 Porsche 911 and 2013 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911. 2013 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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