2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 18.4:1
Top Speed 293 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 12.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 2015 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 87 L


 

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