2004 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Porsche Cayenne.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayenne | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4505 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 93 L |
