1994 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
