2004 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
