2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 490 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 158 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 9371 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 770 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 926 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 114.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 370 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
