2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 70 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Boxster | Hilux |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3090 mm |