2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 2005 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |