2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 811 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Land Cruiser | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |