2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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 2000 Toyota Echo. 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 (500 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Echo | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2895 mm |
