1995 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
