2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2008 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
