2005 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. 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 114 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche Cayenne | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Cayenne | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4507 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |