2006 Lexus SC vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Lexus SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
