2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Yaris | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 64 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2475 mm |
