2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
