1995 Toyota Venture vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Venture would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Venture | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Venture | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2475 mm |
