2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 985 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 96 L |
