2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (310 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 146 kg more than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2003 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayenne | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
