2009 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 90 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Cayenne (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Cayenne | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4806 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |