1996 Porsche Boxster vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 528 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche Boxster | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
