2000 BMW Z9 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 Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2012 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2416 mm |
