2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota MR2 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 81 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1320 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
