2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.

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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2009 Toyota Tundra
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Tundra
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 316 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 100 L


 

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