2002 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Sienna (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Sienna | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
