2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 352 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Tundra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
