2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 250 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Supra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |
