1996 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (245 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 540 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |