2006 Lexus SC vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 272 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
