2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Porsche Boxster and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| 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 | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
