2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 409 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
