2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Elantra 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (271 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Elantra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
