2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
