2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 10 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 404 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2000 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercury |
| Model | Boxster | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2619 mm |
