2005 Lexus RX vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2005 Lexus RX and 2005 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 476 kg more than 2005 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (421 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus RX | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Lexus | Porsche |
Model | RX | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 421 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1844 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |