2008 Lexus GX vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GX and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX 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, 2008 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GX | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | GX | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
