2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
