2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 705 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1310 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2475 mm |
