1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 10 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (287 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 310 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
