1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Berlina | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
