2004 Porsche GT2 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Porsche GT2 and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche GT2 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | GT2 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 456 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
