2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 991 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
