1995 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
