2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari Rossa and 2002 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Rossa | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 64 L |
