2011 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Boxster and 2011 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2011 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 2011 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Prius, 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | Boxster | Prius |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |