2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 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 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
