2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
