2003 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
