2013 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Cayenne and 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Electric |
| Top Speed | 278 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2154 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2895 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
