1992 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Supra | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Supra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
