2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 655 kg more than 2011 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 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Equus | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
