2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Carrera GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 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 Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
