2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 389 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
