2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2002 Porsche Boxster and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 840 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
