2003 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2003 BMW 318 and 2003 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |