2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2895 mm |
