2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Supra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 291 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Supra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
