2003 Toyota Echo vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Echo | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Echo | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
