2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 96 L |
