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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 245 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 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 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
