2000 Ferrari 550 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 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 395 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.
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 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |
