2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 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 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
