2000 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Audi A8 (431 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
