2003 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |