2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Corolla | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2475 mm |
