2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 473 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |