2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Tacoma | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
