2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | GT1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |
