2005 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2475 mm |
