2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
