2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 259 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2475 mm |
