2009 Porsche Boxster vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Boxster | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
