2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 386 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Porsche | Lotus |
| Model | Boxster | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 44 L |
