2004 BMW 745 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 745 (451 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (361 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
