2000 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
