2002 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 911 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 841 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2475 mm |
