2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida. 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
