2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, both 2001 Porsche Boxster and 2001 Seat Tango were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Seat Tango. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Tango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango, 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Tango. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Tango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | Boxster | Tango |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
