1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
