2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 179 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Vanquish | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
