2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Crown | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
