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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 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 298 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 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 | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
