2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 735 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
