2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 22 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
