2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (190 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 353 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 992 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |
