2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Land Cruiser | Boxter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2475 mm |