2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 422 kg more than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayenne | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
