2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 726 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
