Just throw some modern tires on the Boxster
Porsche Boxster vs Toyota GT86
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 2.0 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 205 / 151 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1281 / 2824 | 1232 / 2716 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 157 | 162 / 160 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:18.10 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:28.35 | 1:26.22 |
| Tsukuba | 1:10.33 | 1:09.77 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:54.00 | 8:44.90 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.1 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 14.1 s | 13.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.8 s | 16.5 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 22.4 s | 21.0 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.2 s | 25.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.9 s @ 78.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph | 14.9 s @ 93.2 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.5 s @ 117.4 mph | 26.0 s @ 116.8 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 13.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 17.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.5 s | 23.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.1 s | 30.7 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 27.5 s @ 191.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 13.6 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.8 s | 6.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 24.2 s | 24.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 226 kph (140 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.42 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) | 67.6 kph (42.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Toyota GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Piorun 12y ago
Absolute very first, base boxster and cheapest Porshe You can buy is faster than GT86/BRZ
I dont know about running costs of Porsche but, the starting used price of it is like 20% of new Toyota.
Kkking 7y ago
The GT86 has less hp and doesn't have a mid engine. And is still faster than the Porsche.
