2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 471 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo, 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
