2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 841 kg more than 2006 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Boxster | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |