2004 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
