2002 BMW 760 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 760 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.5 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
