1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Porsche | Ferrari |
Model | Boxster | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |