2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
