2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 351 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Highlander | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1701 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
