2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Cayman | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Cayman | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2981 cc |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |