2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Boxster and 2004 Toyota Soarer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
