2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 983 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corolla | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
