2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2355 mm |
